Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo state, away on Wednesday morning at the age of 67. Reports indicate his death stemmed from complications of leukemia and prostate cancer. Sources within the government confirmed the news.
Governor Akeredolu's health struggles and their political repercussions dominated the latter part of his tenure. In September, after a three-month medical leave in Germany, he returned and set up office outside the state capital, raising eyebrows. This, coupled with his initial refusal to fully delegate responsibilities to his deputy, sparked a crisis. Concerns about forged signatures and political maneuvering further amplified the tension.
President Tinubu intervened in November, prompting a de-escalation of the situation. Impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor were dropped, and Akeredolu finally took another medical leave in December, officially handing over the reins to his deputy.
The Ondo state house of assembly then formally declared the deputy as acting governor.
Governor Akeredolu's legacy will now be intertwined with his fight against illness and the political turbulence that unfolded during his final months in office.
This rewrite condenses the information while focusing on the key aspects of Governor Akeredolu's battle with illness and the political challenges it triggered.
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